work exchange program for hvc students
In exchange for discounts on HVC classes,
Work Exchange Volunteers will work 4-5 hours on scheduled Saturday evenings.
Discounts: One week of class equals one Work Exchange shift,
i.e. working 4 shifts would equal a 50% discount on an 8-week class.
During the Summer, one shift equals one Reps class. Discount can be saved for a Fall class if preferred.
Work Exchange opportunities are awarded based on availability and experience.
Volunteers must be available select Saturday evenings during their class session
(including the week before class starts and the make-up week.)
There are a limited amount of volunteer opportunities available each season.
Note: This program is only open to current HVC students;
We do not offer Work Exchange positions to new students who have not taken classes with us before.
Responsibilities include:
House manager
Box Office
Setup and breakdown of space
Light cleaning (sweeping, vacuuming, wiping down bathrooms, dusting)
Though personal preferences are taken into account, volunteers may be assigned any of the tasks above.
(Accommodations can be made for physical abilities.)
Volunteers are expected to give ample advance notice (i.e., 2+ weeks) if they are unable to make their shift. Shifts will be rescheduled for the next available time at the convenience of the theater and availability of the volunteer. Unexcused absences, repeated cancellation of shifts, failure to fulfill contract requirements, and significant difficulty completing assigned responsibilities may result in the student’s Work Exchange being cancelled, the student paying owed funds for their current class to account for unfulfilled work, and being ineligible for future participation in the Work Exchange Program.
Rewards include:
Discounts on HVC classes (including Reps!)
Guaranteed registration in your preferred classes (including Reps nights!)
Our gratitude!
Work Exchange Volunteers will work 4-5 hours on scheduled Saturday evenings.
Discounts: One week of class equals one Work Exchange shift,
i.e. working 4 shifts would equal a 50% discount on an 8-week class.
During the Summer, one shift equals one Reps class. Discount can be saved for a Fall class if preferred.
Work Exchange opportunities are awarded based on availability and experience.
Volunteers must be available select Saturday evenings during their class session
(including the week before class starts and the make-up week.)
There are a limited amount of volunteer opportunities available each season.
Note: This program is only open to current HVC students;
We do not offer Work Exchange positions to new students who have not taken classes with us before.
Responsibilities include:
House manager
Box Office
Setup and breakdown of space
Light cleaning (sweeping, vacuuming, wiping down bathrooms, dusting)
Though personal preferences are taken into account, volunteers may be assigned any of the tasks above.
(Accommodations can be made for physical abilities.)
Volunteers are expected to give ample advance notice (i.e., 2+ weeks) if they are unable to make their shift. Shifts will be rescheduled for the next available time at the convenience of the theater and availability of the volunteer. Unexcused absences, repeated cancellation of shifts, failure to fulfill contract requirements, and significant difficulty completing assigned responsibilities may result in the student’s Work Exchange being cancelled, the student paying owed funds for their current class to account for unfulfilled work, and being ineligible for future participation in the Work Exchange Program.
Rewards include:
Discounts on HVC classes (including Reps!)
Guaranteed registration in your preferred classes (including Reps nights!)
Our gratitude!
Stay tuned for next session!
Arts Administration volunteer
(This position is currently filled)
We are seeking a volunteer to work 5-10 hours/week, some of it could be remote when not at the theater in Hadley. As the Arts Administrative Volunteer, you will learn best practices for marketing performances and events both online and in print via calendar listing submission, be trained in drafting radio segment scripts spotlighting theater/improv events, and gain skills in media outreach.
As the Arts Administration Volunteer, sample projects may include:
There is also the opportunity for growth into arts management, publicity and marketing, and participation in upcoming company projects depending on your interests and Happier Valley Comedy’s needs. We are looking for someone highly organized and motivated, thorough and detail-oriented, and an independent worker with great follow-through. Interest in the arts and improv comedy is a plus.
Volunteers will be offered a discount on all HVC Training Program classes and workshops. We are open to exploring providing class credit for college students interested in volunteering.
If you would like to apply, please email your resume and cover letter. Volunteer dates are flexible.
As the Arts Administration Volunteer, sample projects may include:
- Submission of calendar listings for shows in newspapers and online listings
- Creation of listings of local theater shows to spotlight in weekly radio segment on WRSI
- Online marketing and research into social media promotion
- Organization of lesson plans
- Build and organize media list
- Assist in door and house management at shows
There is also the opportunity for growth into arts management, publicity and marketing, and participation in upcoming company projects depending on your interests and Happier Valley Comedy’s needs. We are looking for someone highly organized and motivated, thorough and detail-oriented, and an independent worker with great follow-through. Interest in the arts and improv comedy is a plus.
Volunteers will be offered a discount on all HVC Training Program classes and workshops. We are open to exploring providing class credit for college students interested in volunteering.
If you would like to apply, please email your resume and cover letter. Volunteer dates are flexible.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
